Tobola Olayinka, a well-known Yoruba actress better known by her stage name Iya Gbonkan, receives a new automobile from the film marketing business Alexes, located in the United Kingdom.
Iya Gbonkan made a public plea to affluent Nigerians to give her a vehicle, citing her annoyance at having to rely on motorbikes and the public transportation system to go to filming locations.
Iya Gbonkan is regarded as a legend in the film business, and Mustapha Jayeola, who was representing Alexes Promotions at the vehicle presentation in Ibadan, revealed that the intention of the gesture was to express support and encouragement to her.
Omobolanle Olatise, the chief executive officer of the promotions firm, learned about Iya Gbonkan’s plight on social media and gave Jayeola and other individuals in Nigeria instructions to find her and ascertain her current precise requirements.
Jayeola said, “When we contacted Mama, she said she wanted a car because she is tired of going to locations through commercial motorcycle and public transport. We contacted Alexes Promotions in the UK and she said we should look for a good car for Mama.
”We contacted her immediately when we saw this car, and she paid the money in under 30 minutes yesterday (Wednesday). It was a surprise because we didn’t even tell her that we are presenting her with a car. So, she was so excited when she saw the car here in Ibadan.” Jayeola explained.
Iya Gbonkan, accompanied by Alirat Adunni, popularly known as Tamotiye, and Toyin Oladiran, also known as Abeni Agbon, was overwhelmed by the generous gift and struggled to find adequate words of gratitude. She prayed for God’s blessings upon Alexes Promotions and their entire family.
It is worth noting that the actress has also received cash donations of up to N5M since her cry for help.